Honolulu DPP warns of scammers impersonating city officials to demand payments

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting is warning residents, property owners, contractors and permit applicants to beware of a different kind of trick-or-treater.

Scammers masquerading as city officials are attempting to frighten unsuspecting victims into sending money.

In recent months, DPP has received reports of scammers impersonating city or DPP officials and sending fraudulent emails demanding payment for notices of violation or building permit applications…

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